Triadenum virginicum

Virginia marsh-St. John's-wort (Hypericum virginicum)

Virginia marsh-St. John's-wort is a wetland perennial with great contrast, featuring pink flowers with green-blue foliage. It is often found in boggy soils and along wetland edges. This species attracts native pollinators and provides cover for wetland creatures.


Height: 1-3 ft
Spread: 6-12 in
Hardiness Zone: 4-8


Bloom Color: Pink

Characteristics & Attributes

Cultivation Status
• Species
Exposure
• Sun
• Part Shade
Soil Moisture
• Dry
• Average
Ecoregion
• (83) Eastern Great Lakes Lowlands
• (59) Northeastern Coastal Zone
• (84) Atlantic Coastal Pine Barrens
• (82) Acadian Plains and Hills
• (58) Northeastern Highlands
Ornamental Interest
• Summer Bloom
Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Butterflies
• Other Pollinators/Wildlife
• Attracts Bees
Additional Attributes
• Low Maintenance
• Erosion Control/Soil Stabilization
Landscape Use
• Massing
• Meadow garden
• Rain Garden
• Naturalize
Attractive Fall Foliage and/or Ornamental Fruit
• Orange to Brown Fall Foliage
Growth Habit
• Compact/Clumping


North American Distribution


Frank Bramley (c) Native Plant Trust
Frank Bramley (c) Native Plant Trust
Michael Piantedosi (c) Native Plant Trust
Michael Piantedosi (c) Native Plant Trust